| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $200.57 | 10.125% | $220.8777 | $220.88 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.26 | 3.325% | $163.5221 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.41 | 12.126% | $146.2235 | $146.22 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.99 | 11.437% | $10.0182 | $10.02 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.74 | 13.397% | $232.169 | $232.17 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.67 | 9.511% | $183.6171 | $183.62 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.49 | 12.293% | $239.7343 | $239.73 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.13 | $1,196.1619 | $1,196.16 | $1,196.10 | $1,196.10 | |